1 Pfenning - Charles Thomas
1781 year| Copper | 2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort (Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles Thomas (1735-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1781 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler (1611-1803) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#67344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Value and date within ornate frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*1*
Pfenning
Date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfenning coin from the Principality of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort is that it features an image of Charles Thomas, the reigning prince at the time of its minting in 1781. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Charles Thomas' rule, which aimed to promote the economy and trade of the principality. Despite being a small denomination coin, the 1 Pfenning coin was made of copper, which was a valuable resource at the time, and its design has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
